U.S. patent application number 13/231846 was filed with the patent office on 2012-03-15 for interface integration application connection between websites and social network in addition with the social network tree chart system.
Invention is credited to Kelly C. F. DANTAS.
Application Number | 20120066118 13/231846 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 45807633 |
Filed Date | 2012-03-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120066118 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
DANTAS; Kelly C. F. |
March 15, 2012 |
Interface Integration Application Connection between Websites and
Social Network in Addition with the Social Network Tree Chart
System
Abstract
An interface integration system of a website that provides users
with the ability to browse other member profiles from social
networks before deciding to initiate a dating communication. This
system will help break down geographical barriers while enabling
users or members to learn more about a prospective candidate before
expending time and effort to pursue interaction. The user provides
the present invention permission and credentials to interface the
website with his/her social network profile. Social network profile
data is imported to the user's website profile and is used to
create a tree chart diagram for the desired connection type. These
tools allow individuals in the website to be checked or to check
others for initiation of safe communication.
Inventors: |
DANTAS; Kelly C. F.; (White
Plains, NY) |
Family ID: |
45807633 |
Appl. No.: |
13/231846 |
Filed: |
September 13, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
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705/39 ; 707/769;
707/E17.014; 715/810 |
Current CPC
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G06Q 20/10 20130101;
G06Q 20/384 20200501; G06Q 50/01 20130101 |
Class at
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705/39 ; 707/769;
715/810; 707/E17.014 |
International
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G06Q 40/00 20060101
G06Q040/00; G06F 3/048 20060101 G06F003/048; G06F 17/30 20060101
G06F017/30 |
Claims
1. A method of integrating an application connection between a
dating website and social network with social networking friend
tree by executing computer-executable instruction stored on a
non-transitory computer readable medium, the method comprises the
steps of: providing a website server; providing a social network
server; prompting for member profile data; displaying a social
network selection menu; prompting for social network selection;
prompting for social network credentials; storing of the social
network credentials and the member profile data to the website
server; generating a member profile using the member profile data;
accessing the social network server by the website server using the
social network credentials for retrieving social network data;
generating and displaying a tree chart utilizing the social network
data; prompting for a plurality of search parameters; and searching
the website server for a plurality of secondary member profiles
using the plurality of search parameters, wherein each of the
secondary member profiles consists of secondary social network data
with a corresponding tree chart.
2. The method of integrating an application connection between a
dating website and social network with social networking tree chart
by executing computer-executable instruction stored on a
non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 1
comprises, displaying of a language menu; and prompting for
selection of a language from the menu.
3. The method of integrating an application connection between a
dating website and social network with social networking tree chart
by executing computer-executable instruction stored on a
non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 1
comprises, displaying of a confirmation following the generation of
a member profile; prompting for upgrade option for the member
profile; prompting of payment information, wherein receiving of
payment information grants the member profile access to the
secondary social network data; searching for matching data between
the secondary social network data and the social network data;
displaying a comparison diagram showing the tree chart and the
corresponding tree chart; and displaying of the matching data,
wherein if there are no matches, no matching data is displayed.
4. The method of integrating an application connection between a
dating website and social network with social networking tree chart
by executing computer-executable instruction stored on a
non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 1
comprises, wherein the member profile data is data information
including first name, middle name, last name, email address,
birthday, gender, marital status, number of children wanted,
height, hair color, body type, ethnicity, smoking habits, drinking
habits, educations, interests, description, location, religion,
weight, eye color, physical appearance, drug habits, income, and
profession; wherein the plurality of search parameters is data
information of target age, target gender, target height, target
weight, target eye color, target physical appearance, target
religion and target location; displaying of the member profile
showing the member profile data; and displaying of the plurality of
secondary member profiles.
5. The method of integrating an application connection between a
dating website and social network with social networking tree chart
by executing computer-executable instruction stored on a
non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 1
comprises, wherein the social network data is information including
friends list, and other profile data.
6. A method of integrating an application connection between a
dating website and social network with social networking friend
tree by executing computer-executable instruction stored on a
non-transitory computer readable medium, the method comprises the
steps of: providing a website server; providing a social network
server; prompting for member profile data; displaying a social
network selection menu; prompting for social network selection;
prompting for social network credentials; storing of the social
network credentials and the member profile data to the website
server; generating a member profile using the member profile data;
accessing the social network server by the website server using the
social network credentials for retrieving social network data,
wherein the social network data is information including friends
list, and other profile data; generating and displaying a tree
chart utilizing the social network data; prompting for a plurality
of search parameters; searching the website server for a plurality
of secondary member profiles using the plurality of search
parameters, wherein each of the secondary member profiles consists
of secondary social network data with a corresponding tree chart;
displaying of the member profile showing the member profile data;
and displaying of the plurality of secondary member profiles.
7. The method of integrating an application connection between a
dating website and social network with social networking tree chart
by executing computer-executable instruction stored on a
non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 6
comprises, displaying of a language menu; and prompting for
selection of a language from the menu.
8. The method of integrating an application connection between a
dating website and social network with social networking tree chart
by executing computer-executable instruction stored on a
non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 6
comprises, displaying of a confirmation following the generation of
a member profile; prompting for upgrade option for the member
profile; prompting of payment information, wherein receiving of
payment information grants the member profile access to the
secondary social network data; searching for matching data between
the secondary social network data and the social network data;
displaying a comparison diagram showing the tree chart and the
corresponding tree chart; and displaying of the matching data,
wherein if there are no matches, no matching data is displayed.
9. The method of integrating an application connection between a
dating website and social network with social networking tree chart
by executing computer-executable instruction stored on a
non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 6
comprises, wherein the member profile data is data information
including first name, middle name, last name, email address,
birthday, gender, marital status, number of children wanted,
height, hair color, body type, ethnicity, smoking habits, drinking
habits, educations, interests, description, location, religion,
weight, eye color, physical appearance, drug habits, income, and
profession; and wherein the plurality of search parameters is data
information of target age, target gender, target height, target
weight, target eye color, target physical appearance, target
religion and target location.
10. A method of integrating an application connection between a
dating website and social network with social networking friend
tree by executing computer-executable instruction stored on a
non-transitory computer readable medium, the method comprises the
steps of: providing a website server; providing a social network
server; displaying of a language menu; prompting for selection of a
language from the menu; prompting for member profile data;
displaying a social network selection menu; prompting for social
network selection; prompting for social network credentials;
storing of the social network credentials and the member profile
data to the website server; generating a member profile using the
member profile data; accessing the social network server by the
website server using the social network credentials for retrieving
social network data, wherein the social network data is information
including friends list, and other profile data; generating and
displaying a tree chart utilizing the social network data;
prompting for a plurality of search parameters; searching the
website server for a plurality of secondary member profiles using
the plurality of search parameters, wherein each of the secondary
member profiles consists of secondary social network data with a
corresponding tree chart; displaying of the member profile showing
the member profile data; displaying of the plurality of secondary
member profiles; displaying of a confirmation following the
generation of a member profile; prompting for upgrade option for
the member profile; prompting of payment information, wherein
receiving of payment information grants the member profile access
to the secondary social network data; searching for matching data
between the secondary social network data and the social network
data; displaying a comparison diagram showing the tree chart and
the corresponding tree chart; and displaying of the matching data,
wherein if there are no matches, no matching data is displayed.
11. The method of integrating an application connection between a
dating website and social network with social networking tree chart
by executing computer-executable instruction stored on a
non-transitory computer readable medium as claimed in claim 10
comprises, wherein the member profile data is data information
including first name, middle name, last name, email address,
birthday, gender, marital status, number of children wanted,
height, hair color, body type, ethnicity, smoking habits, drinking
habits, educations, interests, description, location, religion,
weight, eye color, physical appearance, drug habits, income, and
profession; and wherein the plurality of search parameters is data
information of target age, target gender, target height, target
weight, target eye color, target physical appearance, target
religion and target location.
Description
[0001] The current application claims a priority to the U.S.
Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61/382,387 filed on Sep.
13, 2010.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to a website. More
specifically, the website provides an interface to social
networking sites for retrieval of social network information. The
present invention is able to display the social networking
information between members of the dating website.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Many studies have shown that people are increasingly living
alone and would like to find true love, friendship or others with
common interests. But often we hear that it's difficult to find
that "real" someone to have a relationship, friendship or even a
companionship with, those that enjoy the same activities or
interests. We frequently hear this complaint from both men and
women and know that this relationship crisis is no created by the
deficit of available uninterested people in the world, but the lack
of social organizations. Today's social organizations do not
actually facilitate date meetings, because of complications that
the world imposes on modern everyday life, which makes it very
difficult to conduct natural encounters. These difficulties in
meeting/date people range from lack of time, to long work
schedules, to the justification of promoting professional careers
over personal life among other reasons.
[0004] Far beyond the difficulties in relation are those of time
and the factor of personal feelings. Lots of people have a hard
time building friendship and relationships. Giving up their search
for friendship, partnership, companionship or love, these people
begin to live a great loss of own self confidence and self esteem
tending to be in a seclusion and depression which makes the problem
increase.
[0005] On the Internet there is a huge range of opportunities to
meet people who are in the same situation as you. There will always
be someone to shred with prejudices, fueled by resistance to new
technologies, not to mention those that don't possess the knowledge
needed to actually use this technology safely and favorable to
benefit their interests. If there is a crisis where these people
are having difficulty in meeting each other in the present social
organization, especially in large cities imposing themselves to a
seclusion and individualism, them it is time to retreat and reflect
about using the Internet dating websites in a safe way, to increase
the chance of getting to know someone who is willing to live the
same as you.
[0006] There are several reasons for people to prefer meeting
others through Dating Websites. It is more efficient and more
likely to lead to desirable relationships than other current
methods.
[0007] These online dating services enable a user to create a
profile which can contain information relating to physical as well
as personal characteristics. However some profiles may not
represent actual daters, but may be what is known as "bait
profiles" that have been placed there by the site owners to attract
new paying members, spam users, prostitution users, married people
seeking affairs, many members misrepresent themselves by telling
flattering `white lies`. Gross misrepresentation is less likely on
these sites than on `casual dating` sites. Casual dating sites are
often geared more towards short term (potentially sexual)
relationships.
[0008] Yearly, more and more of these different styles of online
dating are becoming less secure. There is a false degree of safety
assumed by women or man looking for love on the internet, exposing
them to stalking, fraud and sometimes sexual violence.
[0009] Subsequently a research of the existent Dating Internet
websites reveals that there is a need for a Cross-Database Search
application system that provides an easy to use mechanism by which
each date participant can safely know better and evaluate the other
participant who might be interested in dating.
[0010] The present invention system addresses this need by
providing such an automated Social Network Friends profiles
interface and Cross-Database Search mechanism. Briefly, after sign
in with a Social Network login and password, accepting of an
interface connection between the dating website and the personal
Social Network, the user/member will be able to evaluates the other
participant by exploring his/her Social Network profile. In this
way, the dating users/members may be able to find out if the
individuals with who they are trading information's with are real
or if it is just one more "bait profile".
[0011] In another aspect of the present invention, in the dating
website interface system, after the participant authorize other
users/members to view his or her Social Network profile, the
participant are also able to join an another automated interface
Cross-Database Search mechanism tool, called social network friends
tree chart application. This enables the participant to verify if
there are any connection between his/her Social Network friends and
the friends of prospective dates.
[0012] In that way, the dating users/members will be able to know
with who they are exchanging info, if the prospective dating is not
a scam or a bait profile and also if they have any Social Network
Friends connection, all while considering these evaluation before
deciding whether or not to arrange a date with the reviewed
participant.
[0013] In yet another aspect of the present invention, the system
may be linked to an established Internet dating website with all
Social Network Website such as MySpace, Xanga, Orkut, TagWorld,
Friendster, Linkedln, Bebo, Plenty of Fish and others, to provide
the features described herein. Alternatively, the system may be
linked also to blogs (weblogs), any other dating or social
networking sites such as business, school, family social networks
and others . . . .
[0014] In still a further aspect of the present invention, the
system may be accessed, via a mobile device, such as a mobile
phone. In that way, participants can conveniently contact their
dating member while the date is still fresh in their minds.
[0015] In yet another aspect of the present invention, a widget is
provided as a user-interface.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates the communication and a process that may
be performed when a user registers with the dating web server of
FIG. 3-FIG. 14 in accordance with the subject innovation.
[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates the communication and a process that may
be performed when a user accepts the interface between the dating
web server and the Social Network web server of FIG. 7-FIG. 9 and
FIG. 11 in accordance with the subject innovation.
[0018] FIG. 3-5 illustrates an example of screen shots of web page
with administrative features of the First Page/Sign Up of the
dating website that facilitates enables the user start registration
in accordance with an aspect of the innovation.
[0019] FIG. 6 illustrates an example of screen shots of web page
with administrative features of flow chart of language options that
facilitate establishing a world language possibility in accordance
with an aspect of the innovation.
[0020] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of screen shots of web page
with administrative features of graphical user interface for data
base collection in accordance with an aspect of the innovation.
[0021] FIG. 8 illustrates an example of screen shots of web page
with administrative features of chart diagram from a loading
communication system in the form of web screen that enables data
connection in accordance with an aspect of the innovation.
[0022] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of screen shots of web page
with administrative features of graphical chart from the profile
data collected, interfaced and registration form in accordance with
an aspect of the innovation.
[0023] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of screen shots of web page
with administrative features of graphical chart for inviting
individuals to join the system in order to obtain a new premium
membership account in accordance with an aspect of the
innovation.
[0024] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of screen shots of web page
with administrative features which may be provided to enable users
to search, email, chat, respond to and be notified of another
participant who might be interested in dating in accordance with
aspects of the innovation.
[0025] FIG. 12 illustrates an example of the Cross-Database Search
mechanism loading that will enable the website server
Cross-Database Search friends between the MEMBER 1 and MEMBER 2,
automatically generating a result according to one aspect of the
subject innovation.
[0026] FIG. 13-14 illustrates an example of the Cross-Database
Search mechanism tool that enable the participant MEMBER 1 to check
the automatically generated result if has a positive or negative
social network friends connection with the MEMBER 2 who might be
interested in dating in accordance with aspects of the
innovation.
[0027] FIG. 15 illustrates an example chart tree diagram cross
process of the MEMBER 1 social network friends connection in
accordance with aspects of the innovation.
[0028] FIG. 16 illustrates an example chart tree diagram cross
process of the MEMBER 2 social network friends connection in
accordance with aspects of the innovation.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
[0029] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of
describing selected versions of the present invention and are not
intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present
invention is described with reference to the drawings, wherein like
reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout.
In the following description, for the purposes of explanation,
numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a
thorough understanding of the subject innovation. It may be
evident, however, that the present invention can be practiced
without these specific details. In other embodiments of the present
invention, well-known structures and devices are shown in block
diagram form in order to facilitate the description of the
invention.
[0030] The present invention is for application towards all types
of websites for the collection of social networking profiles and
friends by an interface integration system. The present invention
allows the website users to recognize the individuals that they are
communicating with and also verify any friendship connections
between the members by a cross-database search mechanism tool. The
following description is describes the present invention's
application for dating websites. However, the present invention may
be applied to any website that involves multiple users that may
have interactions with each other.
[0031] The terms "subscriber", "member", and "user" are used in the
following description interchangeably and is not limited to a
single person. These terms may be seen as any entity, company,
actual person, legal team, groups, or other entities that may use
the dating website. The dating website service may store such
profile information and friends list information about the social
network member. The dating website may make such social network
information available to the subscribed members.
[0032] In reference to FIG. 1-16, to initiate the process of the
present invention, the user is prompted for member profile data 104
to begin a registration process to the dating website. However,
prior to the collection of the member profile data 104, a language
menu is displayed prompting the user for selection of a language.
As a result, the user is able to utilize the present invention in
the language that is most convenient. The member profile data 104
is needed for the purpose of creating a personalized member profile
107 for the user. The member profile data 104 includes personal
data information including a first name, middle name, last name,
email address, birthday, gender, marital status, number of children
wanted, height, hair color, body type ethnicity, smoking habits,
drinking habits, education, interests, personal description,
location, religion, weight, eye color, physical appearance, drug
habits, income, profession, and other personal information
depending on the dating website. Once the user has provided their
personal information, a menu of social networks 105 are displayed
for selection. The menu prompts the user to select a social network
of preference. Once the user has selected their social network
preference, they are prompted for their social network credentials.
The present invention will then temporarily store the social
networking credentials 106 to the member profile 107 on the website
server. The present invention generates a member profile 107 for
the user using the member profile data 104 and accesses the social
networking server of the social network selected by the user. The
website server is able to interface directly to the social network
server and access the user's social network profile using the
social network credentials. The user's social network data is then
retrieved and stored to the website server. A tree chart is then
generated and displayed by the present invention utilizing the
social network data. The tree chart shows all of the connections
the user has to other people according to his/her social network
connections. In other embodiments of the present invention, the
tree chart may include connections of different properties or
components. Such features can be common interests, common groups,
common activities, or any other suitable features that allow one
member connect with another.
[0033] Once the member profile 107 for the user has been generated,
the member profile 107 with the member profile data 104 is
displayed. The user is also able to search for other members or
subscribers of the dating website. To search for other subscribers,
the user is prompted to provide a plurality of search parameters.
The plurality of search parameters are specific desired aspects
that the user is looking for in other members including data
information such as a target age, target gender, target height,
target weight, target eye color, target physical appearance, target
religion, target location, and any other aspects of the other
members. The website will then proceed to search through the
website server for a plurality of secondary member profiles
accordingly to the plurality of search parameters. When a resulting
list of secondary member profiles has been found, the user is able
to access and display the plurality of secondary member profiles.
Each of the secondary member profiles additionally consist of
secondary social network data with a corresponding tree chart. The
social network data is information including the member's friends
list and other profile data retrieved from the social network
server. However, for the user to access and view the secondary
social network data of the secondary member profile of interest,
they must have a premium membership account. The user is provided
with the opportunity to subscribe to a premium membership when they
create their accounts. However, the user may also choose to upgrade
their accounts at a later time as well. After the dating website
collects and confirms the generation of the member profile 107, the
user is prompted for an upgrade option of the member profile 107.
If confirmed by the user that they wish to upgrade, the user is
prompted for payment information. Once the dating website has
received the payment information, the user is granted access
through the member profile 107 to access the secondary social
network data. This access allows the user to view the friends and
profile of the secondary member profile 107. An additional feature
of the premium membership allows the user to cross database search
for matching data between the secondary social network data and the
social network data. This allows the user to see if there is he/she
already has a connection to the member of the secondary member
profile. A comparison diagram is displayed to show the tree chart
and the corresponding tree chart. If matching data (mutual friends)
is found, the matching data is highlighted and displayed for the
user to observe. In the case, no matches are found between the user
and the target member of interest, no matching data is
displayed.
[0034] In reference to FIG. 1-14, the following is a description of
a general process of how a user proceeds to use the present
invention:
[0035] In reference to FIG. 1, a step by step communication and
process diagram of the registration process is displayed for the
website server 101. The full process starts when the member
completes the registration for the dating website. The user is able
to choose the language option from a language menu 102, and choose
the social networking option. The dating website connects with the
social network server 103 to access the social network website. The
social network server 103 then accepts the interface connection by
the website server 101. This allows the website server 101 it
collect social network data and corresponding friend information
from the user's social networking profile. The website server
utilizes the social network credentials provided by the user to
access the social network server. Members are able to subscribe for
access to utilize a tree chart friend search tool.
[0036] In reference to FIG. 2, an example of the interface login
connection process between the website server 101 and the social
network server 103 is illustrated. In the login step 108, after the
member user has registered with the website server, the social
network credentials are sent to the social network server 103 to
request access. In step 109, the social network server 103
authenticates and logs into the user's social network profile. In
step 110, the social network server 103 sends back a response of
successful login and interface connection with the website server
101. In step 111, the website server begins to import the profile
and friend list from the social network server 103. The imported
data is stored onto the website server 101 for display 112 on the
user's member profile 107.
[0037] In reference to FIG. 3-5, example screens of the dating
website are shown with administrative features of the first/sign-up
page in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
However, in other embodiments of the present invention, the dating
website may prompt the user with other information that is needed.
This page facilitates and enables the dating website to start the
registration process for the user. The present invention can be
applied for different types of relationships including relationship
dating, match dating, friends dating, business dating, charity
dating, sports dating, and other suitable relationships.
[0038] In reference to FIG. 6, the user is displayed a language
menu 102 in which they may select their choice of language for
navigating through the dating website. Members from all countries
around the world are able to use the dating website service with
their corresponding language.
[0039] In reference to FIG. 7, after the initial sign-up page, the
user is prompted with a graphical user interface for social network
data collection. At this step, the user chooses the social network
of choice and provides the corresponding social network credentials
for their profile. The interface prompts the user specifically for
their login, password, and relationship status information. A
warning box 118 is shown to new members that relationship status is
required in their corresponding social network profile to become a
member of the dating website.
[0040] In reference to FIG. 8, the interface of the present
invention displays a diagram representing the communication between
the website server 101 and the social network server 103 as
described in step 109-110 shown in FIG. 2.
[0041] In reference to FIG. 9, the user is displayed a form filled
by the importation of the social network data. In some cases, the
information provided by the social network data does not complete
all of the necessary fields of the form. As a result, the user is
prompted to complete the form to provide the remaining member
profile data 104. In another embodiment of the present invention,
the dating website may be able to individually prompt the user for
member profile data 104 in questionnaire format. The questionnaire
is a preferable design to obtain personality profile and to verify
the identity information of the user. As a result, the user will
have a complete profile to start enjoying all the features provided
by the dating websites. Additionally, all of the user's dating
information is aggregated in an organized fashion to be displayed
in the t.
[0042] In reference to FIG. 10, after the completion of the member
profile 107, the user is prompted with the option to upgrade to a
premium membership. The premium membership grants the user to
additional features on the dating website including the ability for
social network tree chart friends search. This function allows the
user (Member 1) to check if there are any connections between his
social network friends with friends of another subscriber (Member
2) of the dating website. If the user chooses a premium membership,
the member will complete the registration process and provide
payment information. However, the user will also be provided the
option to skip the premium membership. As a free member, the user
will have access to free features of the dating website. The member
profile 107 displayed for the free member may appear the same as
the member profile 107 of a premium member. However, when the free
membership user tries to use premium services such as the social
network tree chart friends search, the dating website will prompt
the user for the registration with the premium membership. Free
membership of the dating website may include seeing basic
information about other subscribers. In one embodiment of the
present invention, the member will have full access to all the
services provided to members of the dating website. Additionally,
premium members will be provided access to information about other
premium members and free members.
[0043] In reference to FIG. 11, the member profile 107 is displayed
after the user logs into the dating website. The user will be
provided with administrative features such as searching for other
members according to a plurality of search parameters 223a,
emailing abilities 223b, chatting 223c, responding to and being
notified of another participant who may be interested in dating
223d and other features. The member profile 107 displays the
personal information of the user provided by the social network
server and website server interface connection. The users with the
premium membership will have access to the social network tree
chart friends search icon 224 on the member profile 107.
[0044] In reference to FIG. 12, the user initiates the social
network tree chart friends search. The social network tree chart
friends search allows the user to enable the website server 101 to
perform a cross-database search for between social network friends
of a first member and a second member. In reference to FIG. 13, if
the cross-database search mechanism tool results with common
connections 229, the results are displayed for the user to view.
The user is able to see mutual friendship connections with the
member of interest. In reference to FIG. 14, if the cross-database
search mechanism tool results in negative results, the user will be
shown that there is not connection with the member of interest.
[0045] In reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the user is able to
individually view his/her own social networking friend tree
generated based on the social network data. The user is able to
also view the social networking friend tree of the member of
interest. The present invention makes use of the social networking
friend tree of the user and the user's member of interest to search
for matching data (common friends).
[0046] In other embodiments of the present invention, the interface
integration of social networks may be applied to any types of
website that involves interaction between multiple members. The
member profile data can include any informational data suitable to
the type of website. For example, instead of a dating website, the
present invention can be applied to car sales or car exchange
websites. The tree charts can be used to show the legitimacy of a
car sales posting and show the connection that a selling party has
with other members of the website.
[0047] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
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